What is Yabusame Festival?
It is a Shinto ritual of Fuji Omuro Asama Shrine that announces spring to the Katsuyama district.
Boasting a history of over 900 years, it will be held at Shikkogo Park.
It is said that Kai Genji's ancestor, Yoshimitsu Shinra Saburo, celebrated the victory of "Gosannen War" (1083-1087) and dedicated it to the shrine.
Members of the Japan Equestrian Archery Association, which inherits the Yabusame Yabusame, wear traditional costumes with direct armor and shoot small targets from the running horses.The magnificent sight just like a Sengoku picture scroll is impressive.
Details
Date: The 2023 event has ended.We look forward to seeing you next year.
Venue: Katsuyama Shikkogo Park
Fuji Omuro Asama Shrine
Parking Lot
There is a parking lot [free]
Admission / admission fee
Free. Please enjoy yourself slowly.
Access
Car
20 minutes from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC
About 15 minutes from Tomei Expressway Gotemba IC via Higashi-Fujigoko Road to Fujiyoshida IC
From Tomei Expressway Fuji IC via Route 139, about 90 minutes
bus
Take the Saiko Tour Bus Green Line from Kawaguchiko Station. 15 minutes
Get off at Fuji Omuro Asama Shrine.